Pulmonary Physical Therapy in Pectum Excavatum and Down Syndrome - Vázquez Chacón, Verónica
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Pectum excavatum is the most frequent congenital malformation of the anterior thoracic wall and is present in 90 to 92% of cases. It is defined as a depression of the sternum with externalization of the most caudal costal cartilages, giving a funnel chest appearance. In Mexico, it occurs in 1 out of every 1,000 live births. This congenital malformation may be associated with congenital connective tissue disorders in 30 to 40%, such as Down syndrome. It is necessary to make visible the needs of attention from the field of Pulmonary Physiotherapy in this type of population.

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Pectum excavatum is the most frequent congenital malformation of the anterior thoracic wall and is present in 90 to 92% of cases. It is defined as a depression of the sternum with externalization of the most caudal costal cartilages, giving a funnel chest appearance. In Mexico, it occurs in 1 out of every 1,000 live births. This congenital malformation may be associated with congenital connective tissue disorders in 30 to 40%, such as Down syndrome. It is necessary to make visible the needs of attention from the field of Pulmonary Physiotherapy in this type of population.
Autorenporträt
The author, with a background in Education Sciences and Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, has been trained in institutions such as INER and Teleton, contributing significantly to the development of Physical Therapy at national and international level.